Fair of Dallas Opens October 7 at State Fair
The 1972 State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs October 7 through 22 with low admission thanks to numerous corporate sponsors. Major events include the Food and Fiber Pavilion, 1930s Expositions, Marlboro art, a free circus, Mobil Sky Revue, and collaborations with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Civic Ballet. Voter registration drives run during the fair with county officials noting deadlines and deputy registrars assisting. Edith Jester offers in-home registration in Whitewright if contacted.
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Dallas
Price
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
Onsors
Iboro
Phillip Morris
Miller Brewing County
Dr. Pepper
Mobil
Lone Star Gas
Dallas Power and Light Electric
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Civic Ballet
U. S. Army Band
George Schumacher
League of Women Voters
Schumacher
Edith Jester
Whitewright
VA Assistance For Wives of Veterans
About 76 wives and widows of World War I veterans trained last year under the VA Dependents' Educational Assistance program, with nearly a third being spouses of World War II veterans and 3,857 survivors of Vietnam Era servicemen. Two thirds enrolled in college. others pursued vocational courses. In fiscal year 1972 a total of 64,600 women and children used the program, up 8.5 percent from the prior year. Eligible individuals include wives and children of service members who died from service related causes or are totally disabled, POW wives and children, and those missing in action more than 90 days. Contact nearest VA office or veterans service representative to determine eligibility.
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Jack Coker
Coker
Veterans County Service Officer
Veterans Organization
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VA Assistance For Wives of Veterans
V. A. Assistance For
Wives of
Grayson, Fannin
Collin Counties
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